VIVA LOS MUERTOS 5K GLOW RUN
Celebrate life, honor traditions, and light up the night at the VIVA Los Muertos 5K Glow Run!
Held inside VIVA Taco Fest at Craig Ranch Regional Park, this one-of-a-kind Día de los Muertos-inspired race combines fitness, culture, music, and celebration into an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, casual walker, or participating with family and friends, this event welcomes all ages and fitness levels.
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VIVA Los Muertos
5K GLOW RUN
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 5:00 PM
$55
ALL AGES AND FITNESS LEVELS WELCOME
- Chip-timed 5K race bib
- Exclusive event shirt
- Custom finisher medal
- Professional race timing and awards
- Costume contest prizes
- VIVA Taco Fest admission for you and one guest
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026 5:00 PM
CRAIG RANCH REGIONAL PARK
RUN, REMEMBER,
CELEBRATE
As the sun sets, runners will make their way through a festive, illuminated course surrounded by vibrant colors, music, marigolds, and Día de los Muertos traditions.
Dress in your best Catrina-inspired attire, face paint, or creative costume for a chance to win costume contest prizes and become part of the celebration.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
ILLUMINATED 5K COURSE
A colorful evening route filled with music, lights, marigolds, and Dia le los Muertos spirit.
COSTUMES & CATRINA LOOKS
Bring the face paint, flowers, color, and creativity. Catrina-inspired attrie and costumes are encouraged.
CHIP-TIMED RACE
Chase a personal record, settle a family rivalry, or just see how fast your legs feel that day.
COSTUME CONTEST PRIZES
Go all out for your chance to earn recognition for one of the most meomorable on the course.
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
Cross the finish line and take home a medal made for the VIVA Los Muertos experience.
VIVA TACO FEST ACCESS
Your registration includes admission to VIVA Taco Fest for you and one guest.
EXCLUSIVE EVENT SHIRT
A race-day shirt you can wear long after the glow sticks are gone.
LIVE MUSIC & FESTIVAL ENERGY
Cross the finish line, collect your medal, and head toward the tacos.You earned them.
BRING THE
WHOLE FAMILIA
Runners, walkers, first-timers, experienced racers, kids, parents, cousins, and tías are all welcome.
You do not need to be the fastest person in the family to belong here. Walk it, jog it, run it, or do a little bit of everything while enjoying the course together.
Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one, celebrating your heritage, or simply looking for a unique race experience, the VIVA Los Muertos 5K is more than a run—it’s a celebration of life, remembrance, and community.
GO VIP AT
VIVA TACO FEST
These Sell Out Quick!
VIVA Taco Fest already brings the tacos, music, color, culture, and non-stop energy. VIP gives you a little more room to enjoy all of it.
Your VIP ticket gives you a more comfortable festival experience without pulling you away from the celebration.
Your VIP tickets include:
- Premier front-of-stage access
- VIP lounge access
- Private VIP bar
- Upgraded restrooms
- Tequila tasting experience
- Full VIVA Taco Fest admission
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
VIVA Los Muertos 5K Glow Run FAQs
2. Who can participate in the VIVA Los Muertos 5K?
Everyone is welcome. Runners, walkers, families, first-timers, and experienced racers can all be part of the celebration.
Come ready to run for a personal best, walk with your familia, or simply enjoy a 5K filled with color, music, and Día de los Muertos spirit.
3. Can I walk the VIVA Los Muertos 5K?
Sí. You can walk, jog, run, or do a little bit of all three.
This is not the kind of race where you have to leave half the family behind. Bring your kids, your cousins, your tías, or whoever is ready to move through the course with you.
4. Is the VIVA Los Muertos 5K a timed race?
Yes. The event will be professionally timed, and registered participants will receive an official chip-timed race bib.
You can race the clock, chase a personal best, or finally settle who is actually the fastest cousin in the family.
5. What is included with 5K registration?
our registration includes:
Official chip-timed 5K race bib
Exclusive event shirt
Custom VIVA Los Muertos finisher medal
Professional race timing and awards
Live entertainment and festival access
Viva Taco Fest admission for the participant and one guest
That means you can cross the finish line, grab your medal, and head straight into the fiesta.
6. Does 5K registration include admission to VIVA Taco Fest?
Sí. Your registration includes VIVA Taco Fest admission for you and one guest.
Bring someone to cheer you on, then celebrate together with tacos, music, entertainment, and the full festival experience after the race.
7. Can participants wear Día de los Muertos costumes or face paint?
Absolutely. Catrina-inspired outfits, colorful face paint, and creative costumes are encouraged.
Bring the color, the flowers, the details, and the look that will have your whole familia asking for pictures before you even reach the starting line. Just make sure you can move comfortably and safely through the course.
8. Will there be costume prizes at the 5K?
Yes. Creative costumes and Catrina-inspired looks will have a chance to win costume-contest prizes.
This is your excuse to go all out, so bring the flowers, the color, and a look worthy of the family group chat.
9. What will the VIVA Los Muertos 5K course be like?
As the sun sets, participants will move through a festive, illuminated course surrounded by music, marigolds, vibrant colors, and Día de los Muertos traditions.
It is part race, part remembrance, and part celebration of life. Run for someone you love, walk with your family, and take in a course filled with corazón from start to finish.
10. When will the race route and packet-pickup details be announced?
The official route, packet-pickup information, arrival instructions, and other race-day details will be shared closer to the event.
Join the Viva list so you know where to pick up your bib, when to arrive, and exactly where the fiesta begins.